Thread by @firefoxx66

Racism is another public health crisis, one that's killed many more than #COVID19 #SARSCoV2.

But actions we take now shouldn't give the virus an advantage. If you plan to #BlackLivesMatter protest in #Scotland #Glasgow #Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sunday - a thread 🧵 on reducing risk.

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@NicolaSturgeon has already pledged support of #BlackLivesMatter & acknowledged the strong feelings about the protest.

However, it's important to follow gov't guidelines on what's permitted in #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on Sunday.

If they happen, & you go, here's how to reduce risk:

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Protest risk reduction:
- Walk, cycle, drive there, no public transport 🚶🏾‍♂️🚴🏿‍♀️🚗
- Don't attend with *any* symptoms 🚫🤒🤧
- Wear a mask 😷 & change every 4 hrs 🕓
- Stay 2m apart always 🕺🏿↔️💃🏽
- Bring own water, signs etc - don't share! 🥤🚧
- Follow organiser guidance 📢🦺

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- Shouting, chanting, yelling 😲🎵😮🗨️😩 all has an increased risk of spreading droplets 💧, unfortunately.

Avoid these things - instead, clap! 👏🏿 Or bring a drum, rattle, or something else that makes noise! 🥁🎺If you do chant *make sure you wear a mask!* 😷😷

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Organisers - do your part!: provide masks 😷 & hand sanitiser 🧼👏🏾, & arrange people into a social-distancing-friendly formation to stand/march. 🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏿🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏽

Plan routes & locations with plenty of space & lots of clear information 🌳🌳ℹ️

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Speakers need to be extra-cautious!

Wipe down microphones/megaphones well between speakers. 📢🎤
Keep extra distance between speaker & crowd - use face shield or transparent shield if possible - loud speaking spreads droplets! 🗨️😲💧🪞↔️🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏼

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There are *many* ways to show #BlackLivesMatter support that don't include attending a protest, too!

#TakeAKnee & take a selfie 📸, raise awareness in your social circle through posts & conversation ✍️🏽 - & donate to worthy causes! 💰

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